[RBW] Re: Just Ride it!

2012-05-23 Thread Leslie
Some people do, which is fine; we don't want to all be identical... I'm just not fond of the citrus-y orange twinge in it. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:01:47 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I do like Blue Moon... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: front derailleur cage tweaking

2012-05-23 Thread Leslie
On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:31:05 PM UTC-4, MichaelH wrote: When you shift up to the big ring, how close is the derailleur to the ring.   You want to get it within 5mm.  The other issue may be that the BB is too long.  You mentioned having lots of clearance, you probably should have very

[RBW] Re: front derailleur cage tweaking

2012-05-23 Thread Leslie
Whoo-boy... Okay, I've read though that, but still didn't solve it... Derailleur is, 2mm, above the big ring when out that far. Cage is correctly rotated, so the outer plate is parallel to the chain. But with no cable tension, even with the cable removed and the L-screw turned to ring the

[RBW] Re: Thank you

2012-05-21 Thread Leslie
Orange Riv with 'stache bars... Awesome!!! :D -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Zj3DvfE8XhwJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Grant JUST RIDE at Harris Cyclery June 1

2012-05-16 Thread Leslie
My understanding is, he's scheduled to be at MSL in Bristol on June 2nd... I concur, not a easy schedule, it's one stop to the next... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Tandem Transport?

2012-05-09 Thread Leslie
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 10:00:27 AM UTC-4, Seth Vidal wrote: Kinda off-topic (sadly riv doesn't make a tandem :() Doesn't make one YET! Grant will, eventually, methinks... Just bummed my other half kinda gave up on riding... I'm enthralled w/ the idea of a Riv tandem, but,

[RBW] Re: What is the deal with the double top tubes?

2012-05-09 Thread Leslie
A fly rod. Every time I see a 2TT bike, I want to slip a fly rod in its tube in there. (Catch-n-release, since you're a vegetarian.) (Well, I catch-n-release too, and am not.) On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 1:59:37 PM UTC-4, Kayakguy wrote: Well I did talk to Rivendell and the response was

[RBW] Do not attempt this at home

2012-05-06 Thread Leslie
Disclaimer: I realize, running knobby, lugged tires under fitted fenders can be hazardous, as a twig could get picked up and pulled in and jam. Do not do as I do; I was curious if it was even possible to do this, so I tried... 56cm Bomba, 650b; Pacenti NeoMoto 2.3 tires, and P65 SKS/ESGE

[RBW] Re: Do not attempt this at home

2012-05-06 Thread Leslie
I originally picked up a set of the Continentals from Riv, called 42s but measure out at 37; a good tire, tho' (but the dickens to mount). The other day, when Jan had the sale, I picked up a Kenda that's a 44, that I haven't tried yet, but also a pair of Hutchinsons in 42, that look more

[RBW] weight wondering

2012-04-28 Thread Leslie
But for which size(s)? A 60 Bombadil would weigh more than a 56, a 60 Ram would weigh more than a 58, etc. What if Instead of frame, or frame/fork, you were looking at frame/fork/headset? Does that include the screws for the water bottle brazeons? Bottom bracket or not? Framesaver or

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

2012-04-27 Thread Leslie
FWIW: While chatting w/ Riv folks awaiting my Bomba's arrival, they told me a lot about how its built. The diagonal mid-tube is the same as the top tube; and the seat tube is also the same tubing, which gets sized (why it has a 26.8 instead of a 27.2 seatpost); those and the downtube are all

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

2012-04-27 Thread Leslie
very well be that all current and future Bombas will be like yours Leslie. I even seem to recall that the 26.8 post was the original plan. (I even had a NOS XC-Pro in that size waiting...which I sold when I received the frame.) Maybe mine was a one-off. Marty On Friday, April 27, 2012 7

[RBW] Interested in purchasing

2012-04-24 Thread Leslie
Take a look at the bike in the beautiful Rivendell thread... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8gMVsV5JCngJ. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: A Gift for the Bunch

2012-04-12 Thread Leslie
On Thursday, April 12, 2012 6:32:34 AM UTC-4, Marty wrote: Leslie, no prize for that, but yes; intentional. Call it swimming up stream, or spitting in the wind, or going against the flow. Maybe it represents the RIvendell philosophy somehow. I was not thinking that when I took the shot

[RBW] Re: Where does the Rivendell Rambouillet fit in with other Rivs?

2012-04-12 Thread Leslie
A factor to keep in mind, is which fenders and how they mount. I've got VO aluminum 45mm fenders, and the initial way I tried to mount them, the daruma wasn't giving me enough tire clearance under the front fork. I ended up switching to an L bracket, and had much more success. However, the

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet appretiation

2012-04-12 Thread Leslie
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407972696/ There's a description of the build below the photo; used a DuraAce triple crank, is the biggest departure from 'normal'. I keep it on the 53 ring most of the time. Differences between that pic and how it rolls today: I've pulled the

[RBW] Re: Where does the Rivendell Rambouillet fit in with other Rivs?

2012-04-11 Thread Leslie
I'm not a lightweight; one of the things that GP had in the Roadeo description was if you weigh 250, we're not going to sell one to you, or something to that effect. Grant would rather have seen me on a Hilsen over a Ram, but, I was leaning towards the roadbike side of the equation, and I'd

[RBW] Re: Done talking myself into like the moustache.

2012-04-11 Thread Leslie
I came across a little-used moustache for naught, and grabbed it. But, holding it, started thinking I wasn't sure about it. I've got Noodles on my Ram which I really like(wide 48's, I'm not a little guy), and was thinking of the moustache for the Bomba, but, started second-guessing it. I

[RBW] A Gift for the Bunch

2012-04-11 Thread Leslie
The only non-drive side photo happens to be of GP's own Hilsen... Intentional? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mOvaOu7PjOsJ. To post

Re: [RBW] Re: Hip Trouble

2012-04-10 Thread Leslie
On Tuesday, April 10, 2012 8:41:13 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: Am I a moron or is a femur a leg bone? I thought that was the injury here. It's the upper leg, the thigh bone... your hip is where your femur meets your pelvis. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Knee trouble

2012-04-10 Thread Leslie
Twentysome years ago, signed up for the Marine infantry, in the reserves a year before starting into college at the same time. The attitude of the Corps for infantry reserves is, we only have you for a few days a month, so we're gonna flog ya hard to keep you up-to-snuff. Lots of 20-mile

Re: [RBW] Re: Knee trouble

2012-04-10 Thread Leslie
Changed my mind that thread over on i-bob seems to have gotten a bit heated... My Ram has a 172.5 crank (Dura Ace triple, 53/39/30 rings, with a 11-32 9sp cassette), as a baseline. No problems... I usually stay on my 53 ring when cruising, drop to the 39 for climbs (try to reserve the

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-03 Thread Leslie
On Monday, April 2, 2012 10:01:55 PM UTC-4, dr...@charter.net wrote: Where are the Rivendell components groups? I see on their website BUILD KITS but not for the Atlantis bike. I'd suggest that the build kits should work for an Atantis, too... pick one that has the right wheelsize and

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-03 Thread Leslie
On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 2:06:54 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: On Monday, April 2, 2012 10:01:55 PM UTC-4, dr...@charter.net wrote: Where are the Rivendell components groups? I see on their website BUILD KITS but not for the Atlantis bike. I'd suggest that the build kits should work

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread Leslie
On Monday, April 2, 2012 8:04:34 PM UTC-4, William wrote: The thing I can#39;t get past with tubeless is the fact that I#39;m a tire swapper.  Every bike of mine gets different tires at least 4 times per year.   I think that tubeless would force me to give that up.  If I had an Atlantis (and

[RBW] Custom Atlantis?

2012-04-01 Thread Leslie
Bombadil? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/j8FF5tqBCbsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Hi Oh (Quick) Silver!

2012-03-27 Thread Leslie
Funny, has a sticker behind the crank that says Thanks Sheldon. Wonder what that story is On Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:18:24 AM UTC-4, Marty wrote: Quicksilver. Quickbeam. What's in a name? This one has a pretty nice selection of parts, although the price may be a stretch. No

[RBW] Re: Cutting back on the clutter

2012-03-26 Thread Leslie
I started w/ a med/lg Acorn bag on the Ram; I downsized it to a RBW tool roll, and have moved the Acorn to the Bomba... I know, eventually, I'm going to need more for the Bomba, when it comes into its camping roll, but for daily wear, the Acorn's more than enough, for my own needs... -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Fatty Rumpkin

2012-03-24 Thread Leslie
Sam's Pony was Bill, because it had been Bill Ferny's On Saturday, March 24, 2012 7:52:09 AM UTC-4, stevef wrote: Wasn't it Sam's pony? I need to read them again I guess. (yay!) Steve On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 1:47 AM, Tom Harrop wrote: This may be incorrect, but I recall that a

Re: [RBW] Re: Fatty Rumpkin

2012-03-24 Thread Leslie
This is true, as far as I know. I've had Spanish and Russian (wouldn't ever claim to speak either, tho'), my kids and father have taken German (my son's the best of us), but my dad also took Japanese and Chinese. I wouldn't claim him fluent in either, but has a working familiarity with...

Re: [RBW] Fatty Rumpkin

2012-03-22 Thread Leslie
I still think the Hunqapillar would have been well-named if it'd been called Mumakil -L On Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:44:07 AM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: I glide along on Jack Browns, but have also enjoyed the LOTR references in RBW offerings. My beautiful orange QuickBeam has my friends now

Re: [RBW] What a difference a week (or two) makes...

2012-03-22 Thread Leslie
I like! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ibk6RO14f-gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [RBW] What a difference a week (or two) makes...

2012-03-22 Thread Leslie
Instead of the Neos, considered the Motolites? I'm really liking your bike,reminds me a lot of what I was thinking about on my Bomba build -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Nice XO-1

2012-03-21 Thread Leslie
I like... Kinda like this?: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/6982957135/lightbox/ I kinda had that in mind... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b ... the next wave.

2012-03-20 Thread Leslie
FWIW... Dave Turner, of Turner Bikes, is running 650b carbon fiber ENVE rims on one of his Sultans... Kirk Pacenti has talked to ENVE about rims,too -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: Jan Heine says I can ride my Bombadil forever!

2012-03-15 Thread Leslie
On Thursday, March 15, 2012 7:05:41 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote: Well, materials science WAS my major, and Jan is right on the bean in my opinion. I have some bike experience to back it up as well, as my pre-riv bike was a fillet-brazed Schwinn that I bought new in 1971, and still have today. No

Re: [RBW] Jan Heine says I can ride my Bombadil forever!

2012-03-15 Thread Leslie
On Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:57:49 PM UTC-4, JimD wrote: Hah! -JImD On Mar 15, 2012, at 4:28 PM, newenglandbike wrote: Well, one might not be able to ride one's bombadil forever, but certainly someone or other will be able to ride it forever. It's a bike for multiple geological

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
Very much the case: it's a house-refinishing/ woodworking/ Rover repair/ gunshop/ bicycle repair shop/ storage closet, not much room to turn around in... It's too pretty today, so I've taken the afternoon off and relocated my workshop to the deck: -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6982537153_2e60f1d961_z.jpg Oops, link would help (or better, a pic): On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:56:22 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Very much the case: it's a house-refinishing/ woodworking/ Rover repair/ gunshop/ bicycle repair shop/ storage closet

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
Maiden voyage: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6836623344_ee7a8e9d54_z.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BM6edPvuhHUJ.

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
Yes, I've been learning patience, awaiting mine to arrive. Worth it. :) But that's why I was delighted to see yours, another one in the wild. Helped build my anticipation Color: I fell in love w/ my green Ram, preferred it over the blue. Later, found out about the

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
No worries on my part! I'd not heard that regarding squeal and blade length... I thought it was my adjusting.. (still kinda think it is). Mine's a 56cm, on 650B rims and tires, so it'll be shorter than yours, but... on a flat, I'd not heard it, but when I turn down my driveway, a bit

Re: [RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
compound, you think the all salmon would be an improvement? Only issue is the damn things are so expensive I cant see just trashing them On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: No worries on my part! I'd not heard that regarding squeal and blade length

Re: [RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:10:47 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: Orange Bomb and green Ram: that sounds like the best bike collection you can make with the fewest bikes! ROTFL!:D + + + Brake squeal: AASHTA : http://sheldonbrown.com/rim-brakes.html#squealing -- You received

[RBW] new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
My wheels from Rich arrived yesterday; spent last night doing the rough build-up. Still need to adjust the shifting, brakes, etc. But, this morning as I was headed out the door, I quickly snapped some phone pics, trying to show the clearance that the new Bombadil frame has. The tires are

Re: [RBW] Just got a Soma San Marcos

2012-03-13 Thread Leslie
Avogadro's number? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/IZXP2KnOJjMJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Bike lust.

2012-03-12 Thread Leslie
On Monday, March 12, 2012 9:57:08 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote: I just took a stroll through photos I have book marked and found an interesting correlation. There are two specific bikes that led me to Rivendell. What I see now is clearly a simple math equation: Kostmans All

Re: [RBW] Latest Riv-ish Lytro Pictures

2012-03-10 Thread Leslie
I'd totally missed this Lytro camera-thing... that's cool! Refocusing pictures after-the-fact! Interesting!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Lytro Camera Meets Riv-ish Bike

2012-03-10 Thread Leslie
It just occurred to me what this was reminding me of!!! Remember when Deckard was looking through Leon's photographs, and was having the computer pan around and refocus on different parts of the picture?? I'm just flummoxed that I'd missed this camera's existence! -L -- You received

Re: [RBW] Weight

2012-03-02 Thread Leslie
I think what he means: Weight doesn't matter so much, until you come to a hill climb... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/a_AR_K2lPp8J.

Re: [RBW] Re: Today's Blug Post

2012-02-28 Thread Leslie
On Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:14:28 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Grant Petersen and Rick Smith have never been seen together in public. Coincidence? I think not! ROTFL!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: SH/AHH sizing question

2012-02-26 Thread Leslie
On Sunday, February 26, 2012 7:25:07 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: wow your pbh is high, i'm 6ft tall and ride a 56 SH (prolly a little small, i could swing a 60), i also ride a 60 quickbeam, the TT on both is similiar, but my PBH is only in the high 80s. Barefoot, I'm 6' even (182.88cm), PBH

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-26 Thread Leslie
On Sunday, February 26, 2012 7:40:13 PM UTC-5, islaysteve wrote: I smile because this is such a West-coast-centric forum. I can just imagine me wearing such to work. (Written with love as a California-born-and-bred lad, transplanted to the East Coast long ago). Don't worry, all is good,

[RBW] Re: Green Ram touch-up paint

2012-02-22 Thread Leslie
Was the Emerald City close enough for your tastes? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YcoFwFTrxaoJ. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Rust inside frame?

2012-02-20 Thread Leslie
I think you want to leave those open, so any water that does get in, can drain out... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SPiqm-UYHOsJ.

[RBW] Re: 64 Atlantis still FS

2012-02-17 Thread Leslie
When you look at the top of the person's post, over to the right past the time of their post, is the- Post reply | v box. If you click that down-arrow, it will drop down a menu where you can pick reply to author. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b and the MTB crowd.

2012-02-17 Thread Leslie
I;m going to do this, leaving the names off, except the last one. There's only one shop in town right now, been there since the mid-70's, is a one-man shop (w/ two or three part-timers), can be there in 10 minutes. It's a Trek/Cannondale shop. A small supply of accessories; helmets, tubes,

Re: [RBW] Re: Should have been riding a Betty Foy

2012-02-17 Thread Leslie
On Friday, February 17, 2012 4:02:09 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Mixties are the new fixies! She's no Fixie Pixie... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Asymmetrical stays

2012-02-12 Thread Leslie
Hope I didn't out your bike before you were ready; I just found it fascinating... quite lovely. Looking forward to more of it -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Asymmetrical stays

2012-02-12 Thread Leslie
Uh, guilty... I frequently search on Bombadil, amongst others... lol... Keven, if you're reading this, I didn't mean to spill the beans!;) Thrilled to hear how it handled the weight. Out of curiosity, is that a 68? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Green Ram touch-up paint

2012-02-11 Thread Leslie
I used a Sally Hansen, Hard as Nails, Extreme Wear, nail polish that was a color called Emerald City, that I had my daughter pick up for me at Target. Close enough for me. Thing is, any touch-up is going to be 'on' the paint, so, you can tell, but, this is a metallic that blends in as well

[RBW] Asymmetrical stays

2012-02-10 Thread Leslie
Look at what I stumbled across on Flickr... A Bombadil with asymmetrical stays... http://www.flickr.com/photos/catt1788/6820927595/in/photostream/lightbox/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: Nuance of the RBW birthday program

2012-02-08 Thread Leslie
I'd not paid attention to it previously, but a couple of weeks ago when the wife and my son were watching the previous season on the PBS site to catch up and get ready for this coming season, I knew it was something I'd end up watching along with them. John, you *can* watch them on the

[RBW] Re: Is the San Marcos a true Rivendell?

2012-02-05 Thread Leslie
On Friday, January 27, 2012 11:11:52 PM UTC-5, PatKendall wrote: I could have been more clear in my question. My concern was with the build and ride quality of the San Marcos. The whole Rivendell thing is relatively new to me, but I am enthused about what I'm reading. The only negative

[RBW] Re: Build kits!

2012-02-04 Thread Leslie
We're comparing our prices, not their costs; different items might have lesser margins than others... Might be, the Noodle sets are inline w/ where they should be, and they can discount the Albatross sets more... I don't know, just guessing. I'm not worrying about it, I tend to pick other

[RBW] Re: regarding the defunct rapid rise derailers and those anti-handlebar-flop doohickeys.

2012-02-03 Thread Leslie
I seem to recall that GCo were looking at removing and putting the rear-der spring back on, to convert normals to reverse... Anything come of that?? -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: Build kits!

2012-02-02 Thread Leslie
On Friday, January 27, 2012 11:31:24 AM UTC-5, Darin G. wrote: Are these only available with albatross bars or am I missing something? They are now showing Noodles, Albatross, and Moustache bars; pick the bar, pick the wheelsize, and Bob's your uncle... :) -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Build kits!

2012-02-02 Thread Leslie
The regular Noodles are more than the regular Albas; then the 46 and 48 are heat-treated Noodles and have an additional upcharge more. The brakes change out, the levers change out, the tires change out; those are the things that caught my eye toggling between them. I've not gone through

[RBW] Re: Last of its kind.

2012-01-29 Thread Leslie
On Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:34:33 PM UTC-5, David T. wrote: This is my new 66 cm Atlantis, I got the frame from Mountain Sports in Virginia. They were nice people to deal with, thanks Steve. Very tickled to see this work out so well for ya :) -- You received this message

[RBW] Zipper fix or replacement advice?

2012-01-26 Thread Leslie
I had a TNF jacket that had a seam come lose; I contacted them about it, the repaired it and shipped it back to me w/ no charge. (Moss did that w/ a repair on a tent for me, too.) A lot of bigger companies will do that to help build/keep up a reputation. If something was my fault, I'd not

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne 56cm question

2012-01-24 Thread Leslie
Sorry I'm late to this, and I see they've been mentioned, but, to reiterate, if RBW doesn't have what you want... the last time I was in there a week or so ago, Mountain Sports Limited had a green 56 F/F with a single top-tube, hanging up on the floor. Best, -L -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-24 Thread Leslie
Wow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Elxiv7nMlPAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [RBW] Photos from the Weekend

2012-01-16 Thread Leslie
On Monday, January 16, 2012 4:00:19 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: What is that Simple One Disc label and that $800 price under the usual retail of $1,050? SO has been discontinued... they just don't sell as well; a Hillborne can be set up similarly, so they can use them that way. If

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-13 Thread Leslie
On Friday, January 13, 2012 7:54:54 PM UTC-5, Bill Carter wrote: Too bad about the LOTR restriction, by the way. Wouldn't Shadowfax be a terrific bike name? Lord of the horses of Rohan and Gandalf the White's noble steed. On Jan 13, 7:46 pm, Bill Carter billc...@gmail.com wrote: The

Re: [RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-07 Thread Leslie
What did I post last night?!?! My apologies! I get to thinking, then writing, and don't stop I start to build foundations of points, and never return to finish them... I'll refrain from late-night postings, and put such on a blog somewhere instead... Hope I didn't upset anyone. -L --

Re: [RBW] Slingshots!

2012-01-07 Thread Leslie
On Saturday, January 7, 2012 6:34:01 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Don't get me started about my blowguns or firecracker matchlocks ... Oooo. now you're starting to venture towards my childhood: ladyfingers used w/ a piece of pipe to fire BB's, or sleds tied to the back of a

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Leslie
On Friday, January 6, 2012 5:19:36 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: This is important. I work with Native people, and appropriation of culture by Euro-Americans without asking is just not a good thing. Note that the University of North Dakota officially discontinued its use of the Fighting Sioux

Re: [RBW] Re: Upgrading my Trek 520?

2012-01-04 Thread Leslie
Rex, that's a great color on your Hilsen Wasn't the bike-design class archived over on Cyclofiend's site somewhere? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Upgrading my Trek 520?

2012-01-04 Thread Leslie
Found it, bottom of the pdf page: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/pdf/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/25bOc6qa3ZEJ. To

Re: [RBW] Rebate Reflex

2012-01-04 Thread Leslie
On Wednesday, January 4, 2012 8:43:24 PM UTC-5, Rex Kerr wrote: Too bad they sold out of those brand V panniers I had my eye on... the grid grey ones might have also been a good match for my AHH... oh well, I would have felt guilty using my rebates on zero-margin items anyhow. :-) I felt

[RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-03 Thread Leslie
I've got VO 45 aluminum fenders on my Ram; I started out w/ 32 Paselas but was having rubbing, especially under the fork, switched down to RuffyTuffys (28s). Through glass cuts in sidewalls, ended up putting a Pasela back on under the rear. That's how I'm currently riding, 32 in rear, 28

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Our First Real Sale

2011-12-30 Thread Leslie
I'm shocked that the Bullmoose is on the listIt's one that I'm severely tempted to buy and hang on a wallI *really* don't need to be spending the money on it at the moment, but, wow -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Can I rant just a minute?

2011-12-29 Thread Leslie
(Forgive me typing one-handed, a sleeping 3-wk-old grandaughter is in one arm); A) there are 3 other bicycle-folks at work in my office; they're 'cyclists', on CF bikes, worrying over grams whereas, I'm the one w/ a fendered steel Ram they can't figure why I'd want steel bike w/ fat

[RBW] Re: All American Roadeo

2011-12-23 Thread Leslie
Along these lines, just found a post on Guitar-Ted's page about bicycles and MUSA http://www.g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-news-and-views_23.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on

[RBW] Re: Half-Mittens Gone?

2011-12-18 Thread Leslie
Yup, Grant's most recent note said this batch was gone; would have more on the way -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Half-Mittens Gone?

2011-12-18 Thread Leslie
His quote: SOLD OUT OF HALFMITTS. Yay and dang. Scrambling to get more soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/RrBd8NZekBgJ. To post

[RBW] Re: bigger Atlantises, other frames at MSL

2011-12-17 Thread Leslie
Altantis sizes change from odd to even and back. Current sizes (from the Riv site): 26-wheeled frames :47, 51, 53, 54.5, 56 ; 700c-wheeled frames: 58, 61 (Matches their geometry charts, too: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPMHZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0 )

[RBW] Re: Frame clearance between Ram and Cani-Rom the same?

2011-12-17 Thread Leslie
Rocky, I've not put JB's on mine to try; I had Pasela 32s originally, but was getting a bit of rubbing w/ the metal fenders on the front (VO45mm). A glass-nicked sidewall motivated me to put on new tires, I switched down to RuffyTuffys to clear the fenders. But, I then got another

Re: [RBW] Re: bigger Atlantises, other frames at MSL

2011-12-17 Thread Leslie
I concur w/ Seth, you need another AHH; set one up as a 'racer' to go w/ your wife's Roadeo, and the other as your tourer ;) David, congrats! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] bigger Atlantises, other frames at MSL

2011-12-16 Thread Leslie
I spent a bit of time at Mountain Sports Ltd today, catchin' up with Bobby and Steve (http://www.mountainsportsltd.com/). Whenever I'm there, I try to take note of Riv inventory, in case someone on the list is looking for something particular that Riv might not have in stock. I happened to

Re: [RBW] bigger Atlantises, other frames at MSL

2011-12-16 Thread Leslie
Oops! Nevermind! I must have been mistaken.. ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Mos36tgdZhQJ. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Touch-up paint for original green Sam

2011-12-13 Thread Leslie
Or, just roll your bike in over to the polish, it's usually just past the registers... might get a look or two, I suppose, but, hey...:) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-13 Thread Leslie
I'd almost wish they'd taken my bike instead of yours, Manny, I so enjoy your trip reports and pics.Hope you find it, soon, and intact! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: updated geometry chart

2011-12-01 Thread Leslie
Dave, Awesome! Along the lines of what Seth said, I like the idea of the historic data. I do realize that you need to focus on current bikes versus historic bikes (you don't want people calling up to order a new Ram), though I noticed you can have multiple sheets. So it might work to have

Re: [RBW] Atlantis Sighting in Pittsburgh

2011-11-23 Thread Leslie
I felt like that on the Series Land Rovers boards/forums, but finally had to acknowledge that there's *still* a significant chunk of the population that doesn't have a thing to do on the internet. Given that Rivendell is on 'online' bike shop in addition to an LBS, you don't have to be in

[RBW] Re: New Rivideo. DD paint

2011-11-21 Thread Leslie
Just got the email w/ that link: awesome to see a Hilsen getting painted. Very cool... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: FS: 1999 Rivendell Long Low 59 cm frameset (Starck-built, Bell-painted)

2011-11-19 Thread Leslie
Beautiful bike, I love that color. It'd be a duplication of my 60cm Ram, but it'll make someone happy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Serial Number Database

2011-11-18 Thread Leslie
I accessed/entered my data via iOS, worked fine; However, I need to edit my entry; I assumed the first number was which of your Rivs...1st one, 2nd one, wasn't thinking size... lol... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: Serial Number Database

2011-11-18 Thread Leslie
Dave, Awesome job! It's nice to be able to pass along feedback, etc. It's nice to have Riv personnel on here (Grant, John, you). -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-18 Thread Leslie
Awaiting my next frame; will commence a build once here... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/AbWDFx8nMQAJ. To post to this group, send

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